Have you ever fantasized about sitting in your living room or on your deck and looking over a clear, peaceful body of water? You may be dreaming of a backyard pond. A pond can reward your family with all sorts of benefits, from providing a peaceful place to meditate to attracting birds and other backyard visitors.

Building a pond does not have to be an impossible dream, nor does it require a pond-building specialist. Careful planning before installation lessens the work as well as the cost. The bigger a pond is, the easier it is to maintain, so plan the largest pond your budget and landscaping will allow.

We built a pond specifically for you to see what is involved in this process. Keep in mind several things when planning your pond:

Location:We chose a place on our property with a good mixture of sun and shade. We also chose to build our pond on a natural hill so we could put in a waterfall using existing terrain.